I know there are tons of help me thread, but I know very little about what to look for in a bolt action...I really like the 10 round box mag, and adjustable trigger, but I hear the FN is a helluva rifle, very accurate. Suggestion? What would you go with?

Me personally, FN-SPR A3-G. (model I have been looking at) 1/2 MOA @ 100 yds out of the box. Current model being delivered to the FBI as their new sniper rifle. But it is very pricy (2899.99 lowest I've seen). You could buy 2 and a 1/2 Savages for that price. If you are going the FN route, you may want to look into reloading. You would get better consistency in ammo than out of the box.

You will aslo want to buy High end Glass. Rifles in this caliber can get very expensive to feed and operate.

Mac7504

01-12-2012, 5:48 PM

Me personally, FN-SPR A3-G. (model I have been looking at) 1/2 MOA @ 100 yds out of the box. Current model being delivered to the FBI as their new sniper rifle. But it is very pricy (2899.99 lowest I've seen). You could buy 2 and a 1/2 Savages for that price. If you are going the FN route, you may want to look into reloading. You would get better consistency in ammo than out of the box.

You will aslo want to buy High end Glass. Rifles in this caliber can get very expensive to feed and operate.

It would be the A1A that I would be picking up...I may have to re-think this though. I was trying to avoid re-loading for a while, I found some stuff for .41 cents per round but probably not good stuff anyway (Brown Bear).

Also, thoughts on the longer barrel? Wouldn't the 24 inch reach out further?

five.five-six

01-12-2012, 5:55 PM

yep, fugure on spending at least a doller for every foot you want to shoot on the glass,

toby

01-12-2012, 6:13 PM

yep, fugure on spending at least a doller for every foot you want to shoot on the glass,

I think I found a ten round mag for the FN, so there that...
http://www.everayla.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24304

Also, any issues with chrome barrels? Still trying to decide; the Savage has a threaded barrel for break or suppressor, but the FN has a target crown. advantages one over the other? I heard some competitions don't allow breaks, this true?

L84CABO

01-13-2012, 11:13 PM

Me personally, FN-SPR A3-G. (model I have been looking at) . But it is very pricy (2899.99 lowest I've seen).

If your heart is set on a SPR but can live w/o the 24", Turners has has the .308 20" FN SPR non fluted version with A3 Mcmillian Stock for $999.99, you can always convert it to accept AIC 10 round mags down the road

Knife Edge

01-16-2012, 6:23 AM

They only named off the top 6 teams this year and told everyone else to come and ask for your placing as to not make it public. Kind of a nice thing to do in my eyes.

From Lightfighter.net
http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4706084761/m/52320353863

Mac7504

01-16-2012, 10:40 AM

If your heart is set on a SPR but can live w/o the 24", Turners has has the .308 20" FN SPR non fluted version with A3 Mcmillian Stock for $999.99, you can always convert it to accept AIC 10 round mags down the road

Shhh, not soo loud...lol.

Actually, the one they have is a 22in barrel variant, I checked it out yesterday night (Jesse explained that it was a special build and not even an FN barrel, iirc)... It is nice and can't be beat for the price, just don't know if I really want to go the bolt route just yet.

Still debating.

Knife Edge

01-16-2012, 2:59 PM

Or an OBR?

Mac7504

01-16-2012, 4:44 PM

Or an OBR?

I don't think you can compare the two @ $2,000. (Albeit much better rig).

The ones in question were both under a $1,000...

With that said, it's not what I thought it was...The FN that was offered to me was in fact, not even made by FN. I'll let floorance chime in if he cares to share his experience.

If not, I'll post the issue here shortly.

floorance

01-16-2012, 5:09 PM

Hey Guys, I just confirmed with Turners in Pasadena that indeed the money I put down for a FN SPR 20" was in fact not that at all. It was a for a rifle built by US Palm with their own barrel mounted in a A3 Mcmillian Stock with a FN Action. I'm pretty disgusted that they tried to pull a fast one on me. I asked them about this and guy behind the counter kept harping "You didn't buy a FN RIFLE" even though my receipt said otherwise. He told me it will be in next week's ad with an explanation. Still its absurd to think when I am buying something that is not as promised. Guess that Turners for you.

Hey Guys, I just confirmed with Turners in Pasadena that indeed the money I put down for a FN SPR 20" was in fact not that at all. It was a for a rifle built by US Palm with their own barrel mounted in a A3 Mcmillian Stock with a FN Action. I'm pretty disgusted that they tried to pull a fast one on me. I asked them about this and guy behind the counter kept harping "You didn't buy a FN RIFLE" even though my receipt said otherwise. He told me it will be in next week's ad with an explanation. Still its absurd to think when I am buying something that is not as promised. Guess that Turners for you.

I checked one out yesterday and was very confused on why they were offering it as such, FN (if not an FN), yeah FN action, blah, blah...It's not even a 20", it's a 22" with 1/10 twist, so the heavier stuff, heavier than 170gr was out of the question...

When I asked if FN were "good", I was even told by one of the salemen stated "You have to understand, FN makes rifle for our military, so yes.", I was almost sold..hahaha

+1 for being meticulous!

Lucca

01-16-2012, 6:48 PM

If you're still looking for an FN you should check these guys out, they're running a pretty good deal right now

Fn spr a2 with a4 stock for $1,545.00

http://www.tacticalcoordination.com/308-tactical-sniper-rifles.html

Knife Edge

01-16-2012, 6:59 PM

I don't think you can compare the two @ $2,000. (Albeit much better rig).

The ones in question were both under a $1,000...

Oops.

DRSTG

01-22-2012, 6:26 PM

More "misinformation" from Turner's: I was informed this afternoon, that the "Palm part" is the stock which "is a clone of the McMillan"! The ad clearly states that the stock is a "McMillan (registered mark) A3 Stock" and the McMillan logo is also included in the ad. As previously stated, the barrel is marked 1 in 10" although the ad states that it is "1 in 11" Match Twist"; in addition, they couldn't seem to be able to afford a metal thread protector for the threaded muzzle...it had a black plactic cap!

Mac7504

01-22-2012, 7:02 PM

More "misinformation" from Turner's: I was informed this afternoon, that the "Palm part" is the stock which "is a clone of the McMillan"! The ad clearly states that the stock is a "McMillan (registered mark) A3 Stock" and the McMillan logo is also included in the ad. As previously stated, the barrel is marked 1 in 10" although the ad states that it is "1 in 11" Match Twist"; in addition, they couldn't seem to be able to afford a metal thread protector for the threaded muzzle...it had a black plactic cap!

What? wow...

I was told it was an actual McMillan stock, glass injected, pressed or something like that...that is crazy.